Spain Delivers Six High-Capacity Generators to Ukraine Amid Deepening Energy Crisis

Spain Bolsters Ukraine's Energy Resilience

In a significant move to address Ukraine's severe energy crisis, Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares officially handed over six high-capacity generators to Ukraine's Ambassador Yuliia Sokolovska on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The ceremony took place in Arganda del Rey, Madrid, underscoring Spain's continued commitment to supporting Ukraine amidst relentless Russian attacks on its critical infrastructure.

Generators to Power Over 14,000 People

The delivered generators, acquired by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and dispatched through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism, boast a combined capacity of 6.3 megawatts (MW). This power output is sufficient to supply electricity to more than 14,000 people. The shipment includes three high-capacity and three medium-capacity units, intended to support critical facilities severely damaged by Russian strikes.

Ukraine's Dire Energy Situation

The handover comes as Ukraine faces a dire energy situation, with Russian attacks having reportedly destroyed approximately 70% of the country's energy capacity. These intensified strikes, particularly since the second half of 2025, have led to widespread power cuts across the nation, including the capital, Kyiv. Citizens frequently endure blackouts lasting between 12 and 16 hours a day, often in winter temperatures that plummet to -20°C (-4°F). Recent large-scale attacks on February 3, 2026, further targeted Ukraine's power grid, causing emergency outages in cities like Kyiv and Kharkiv.

Spain's Ongoing Support

Minister Albares emphasized the critical nature of this aid, stating that this shipment represents the largest in total capacity to date from Spain. He highlighted Spain's consistent efforts, noting, 'Just three months ago, in October 2025, we sent 70 smaller generators. We did the same at the beginning of 2025 and in previous years. However, in view of the unprecedented attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, this is the largest shipment in terms of combined power to date.' Albares reiterated Spain's unwavering support, stating, 'In light of this dramatic situation, we reiterate that Spain will continue to support the people and Government of Ukraine.' He also reflected on the ongoing conflict, remarking that 'This endless war continues to claim lives today,' and that Russian attacks 'on educational and medical infrastructure, and especially on the Ukrainian energy sector, continue to transform the lives of millions of Ukrainians and Europeans.' Since the conflict began four years ago, Spain has allocated over €110 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine.